The USB Rover™ 1650 2650 is designed for end user applications. It provides all the flexibility of extended range USB in a ready-to-use package. The USB Rover 2650 is optimized for applications where two devices, such as a keyboard and mouse, must be operated remotely. The USB Rover 1650 provides support for a single remote device or hub.

USB Rover products operate over standard Category 5 UTP cable (the same wiring used in Ethernet). The technology behind the product requires no additional software for either the computer or the target devices.

USB Rover products are composed of two separate units: the Local Extender (LEX) and the Remote Extender (REX). Conventional USB cables are used to connect the LEX unit to the host computer and to connect the remote USB device to the REX unit. Category 5 UTP cabling is used to connect the LEX and REX units over a distance of up to 50 m/164 ft.

The USB Rover 1650/2650 is powered from USB and delivers enough power at the remote unit to drive most USB devices.

DESCRIPTION

Extends the range of USB up to 50 meters using Category 5 cable.
Requires no external power adapter.
Transmits power and data over the same Category 5 cable.
Contains internal USB hub.
Provides support for any full-speed (12 Mb/s) or low-speed (1.5 Mb/s) USB device.
Ideal for use with USB 1.1 keyboards and mice.
System includes local and remote units, USB cable and user guide.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
Range (over Category 5 UTP cable) 50 meters (165 ft)
# USB device ports (at REX) Rover 1650: 1
Rover 2650: 2 USB device support
(connected directly to REX)
Any full-speed (12 Mb/s) or low-speed (1.5 Mb/s) device
USB hub support Up to 3 hubs can be connected in series with the Rover 1650/2650. Each hub reduces the maximum range by 10 meters.
Maximum power available to USB at REX 300 mA when LEX is supplied with 500 mA;
600 mA when LEX is supplied with 1000 mA
USB cable 2 meters (6.6 ft)
LEX connector (upstream) 1 x USB Type B
LEX connector (downstream) 1 x RJ-45
REX connector (upstream) 1 x RJ-45
REX connector (downstream) Rover 1650: 1 x USB Type A
Rover 2650: 2 x USB Type A
LEX dimensions 100 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm (4.0” x 2.8” x 1.2”)
LEX weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)
REX dimensions 100 mm x 70 mm x 30 mm (4.0” x 2.8” x 1.2”)
REX weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)
Total system shipping weight 0.4 kg (0.8 lb)
Temperature range 4°C to 40°C
Regulatory testing FCC, CE Class B